Williams Creek Falls

Part of this trail passes through private property. We are grateful for the generosity of the landowner for allowing hiking through these parts. Please BE RESPECTFUL.

A very diverse and scenic trail that follows the historic Dewdney Pack Trail along the western edge of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. The trail meanders briefly through a cedar canopy along Summit Creek before gently climbing up onto rocky arid bluffs.

Prior to ascending the rocky bluffs, an old cabin is visible. Along here, you will find three (3) scenic lookouts to enjoy the views of the savanna-like wetlands & Leach Lake below. Continuing along the trail, you eventually dip down into an immature cedar grove and arrive shortly at Williams Creek Falls - A small but refreshing reward for your efforts.

From Creston, travel west on Hwy 3 for 10 km to the parking area for the CVWMA just before the Summit Creek highway bridge. Starting from the Summit Creek parking lot, walk past the gate and head north along the CVWMA Access road. Trail signs provide directions to either Fern Forest Trail and Corn Creek Marsh Trail. Immediately after crossing the bridge over Summit Creek, take a left, following the signs, on an old road/path that follows along Summit Creek. Trail signs provide direction to the falls or the Wetland Bypass Trail.

Depending on the time of year, the mosquito population can be abundant, especially in the forested grove parts of the trail. That will set your pace. Wildflowers are in full bloom in late spring.

Family-friendly; all dogs must be kept on a leash, and pet owners must pick up after their pet(s).

To make this a loop, you can meander your way down the creek toward the wetlands and the option of following the dikes & roads back to Summit Creek and the parking lot.

This area is an active bear area. Be sure to carry bear spray and know how to use it. Make noise on the trail, stay alert, and hike in groups when possible.

History of the Trail

The Williams Creek Falls Trail follows a portion of the historic Dewdney Trail, the mid-19th century pack route built by Edgar Dewdney to connect remote gold rush settlements across southern British Columbia. Winding through the western edge of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, the route echoes a time when packhorses and traders moved through this landscape, forging early pathways on these lands.

 Since securing access agreements with the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area and adjacent private landowners, Trails for Creston Valley Society has stewarded the trail with volunteer-driven maintenance work and plans for educational enhancements. 

​Visitors today are welcomed into a trail that blends breathtaking scenery, living history, and community-led conservation—making every step a connection to Creston’s past, present, and future.

The Best Seat in the Creston Valley

In 2026, the Williams Creek Falls Trail welcomed its first bench — and it may well be the finest place to sit down in the entire Creston Valley.

Built at the Creston Men's Shed, the bench was hauled to the site by Volunteers and help from the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA). Assembled it on site, and it is solid, perfectly placed, and entirely worth the hike to find it.

The bench was funded entirely by community donations — no grants, no government programs, just people who love this trail and wanted to make it a little better for everyone who walks it.